Testimonials

“I would say to anybody looking for a regional anesthesiology fellowship that IAA offers an ideal opportunity. There are so many opportunities to improve your skills with both basic and advanced blocks. It allows the individual an opportunity to gain confidence in managing an acute pain service and appropriately managing postoperative acute pain."

"I wanted a fellowship that would be a true transition to independent practice rather than merely an extension of residency, and this fellowship provides exactly that. It offers a great combination of rigorous regional anesthesia training and independent practice"

“I chose IAA’s regional anesthesia fellowship for 2 reasons: First, the program appeared really well supported by the group (super important) and the people got along and wanted to stay on to work together beyond fellowship.”

“I chose this fellowship because my wife wanted to take a job in the Hartford area, and I wanted to do a fellowship in regional anesthesia which basically limited my options to the 2 training programs in Hartford. Having trained with both groups during residency, I felt that the fellowship with IAA offered a more comprehensive exposure to regional anesthesia in a more diverse setting with highly trained faculty.”

“I have really enjoyed my regional fellowship with Integrated Anesthesia Associates, Hartford Division. I have so much more energy now that I am not working any nights or weekends. It feels great to have dinner with my family every night.”

“I chose the IAA regional fellowship because I was fortunate enough to work on the acute pain team as a resident and loved it. The people (attendings, fellows, residents, SRNA, block nurses) are a great team that likes to work hard but also have fun."

“The fellowship provided a well-rounded clinical experience. I personally performed over 2,500 blocks, but I also feel that I became a specialist in orthopedic anesthesia along the way. Spending a significant amount of time in our high-volume orthopedic hospital gave me the training and confidence to manage orthopedic cases of all sizes without having to use a volatile anesthetic.”

“I enjoyed many aspects of the fellowship, often for different reasons. The acute pain team was a great experience, and I gained my confidence in both basic and advanced blocks. It also gave me confidence managing patients on the acute pain service with thoracic epidural or peripheral nerve catheters."

" The volume and variety of regional and neuraxial anesthesia procedures available to fellows here is really vast, and the specialists who teach regional anesthesia are excellent at what they do.”

“I really liked the variety in attendings that exposed you to multiple techniques to approach the same goal of analgesia. It lets you solidify your own line of thinking once people are asking you for regional in any job.”

“What I really liked about the fellowship was the volume and diversity of blocks, that we carry a service, the hours, the attendings, and the pay.”

“The training is very thorough, and I feel equipped to finish as a true expert in regional anesthesia. We are always on the cutting edge and performing novel blocks. I love the balance of attending work as well, which the pay reflects.””

"I think one of the main advantages of the program is the time as a junior attending. I can't speak highly enough of that aspect of the fellowship in gaining confidence as an attending. I believe the amount of time I had on the acute pain team, in addition to the large volume of blocks completed throughout the year, makes this an ideal fellowship.”

"The lack of attending work in the OR at accredited programs was worrisome to me. I didn't want to take an entire year away from the OR. This is a big reason why I chose this program with IAA. We not only hit all the milestones of an accredited program, but we receive an increased salary as well!"

“I believe the fellowship did an excellent job preparing me as a regional anesthesiologist. It is set up well for people going into academics, large private practice, or smaller community hospitals. I feel extremely confident in being able to perform bread and butter blocks in an effective, safe, and time efficient manner. I am also relied upon for my advanced regional anesthesia skill set when called upon. This knowledge has been very useful in allowing the anesthesia department to grow with ERAS protocols and other uses of regional anesthesia to improve perioperative outcomes.”

“I think attending a non-accredited fellowship is an advantage. It allows for training that is equal to an accredited one, plus it has more flexibility of practice and allows fellows to make a better income than just a PGY-5 salary.”

“Personally, accreditation was less important for me than having the ability to function as a junior attending in the first year after residency.”

“Having seen the program firsthand as a resident, I knew that the fellowship has very strong clinical experience in both regional anesthesia and pain medicine. While splitting time between a high-volume orthopedic hospital and a level 1 trauma center, I knew that I would have the opportunity to perfect the technical skills and academic knowledge necessary to build a strong foundation so that I can become a leader in regional anesthesia in the future.”

“My training in regional anesthesia is going extremely well. Although we are currently only 2/3 of the way into the year, I feel quite confident in my ability to practice regional anesthesia independently. I believe this will further solidify by the time of graduation.”

“You quickly get good at the techniques with the volume of blocks at HH and BJI. I soon realized how efficient I’d become when I started my job after fellowship.”

“The training I received during fellowship was excellent. I feel very confident doing the vast majority of nerve blocks, adapting a regional anesthetic plan to the needs of a patient and their surgery or circumstances, and running an inpatient acute pain service.”

“Everyone has their own idea of what they are looking for in a fellowship, however at the top of most applicants' list is superior training that would make the fellowship worth their time and financial sacrifice. This fellowship maximizes training and minimizes the financial burden of a PGY-5 year.”

“When choosing a regional fellowship program, the most important thing is to have a program with several fellowship-trained anesthesiologists in one place to support your learning time. IAA definitely provides that.”

"The volume of blocks can’t be beat with hundreds of blocks being performed at BJI and the main Hartford Hospital OR. In addition, the team is constantly trying new innovative blocks and expanding the role of the pain service.”

“If you’ve come to IAA looking for a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine, good choice! The field is booming with greater demand for our services and an ever-expanding understanding of different approaches to regional anesthesia.”

"I had a highly positive experience with the fellowship program. I appreciated the dedication of the staff to this subspecialty and its future development. Upon completion of the fellowship, I felt much more comfortable and technically skilled at performing US-guided nerve blocks. Given the hybrid nature of the program, I also felt well prepared for solo attending life at my new job with a smooth transition. I have become one of the main reference points for advice and assistance with regional anesthesia at my clinical sites."